The fact that this is the longest-running family sitcom is proof enough of the public's connection to its yellow characters. It first debuted in 1989 and will return Sept. 29.

The fact that this is the longest-running family sitcom is proof enough of the public's connection to its yellow characters. It first debuted in 1989 and will return Sept. 29.

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The Banks

The "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" was an emotional roller coaster. One moment you are being hypnotized by Carlton's hippy dance moves, and the next you're tearing up at Uncle Phil's lecture about adulthood to Will. The show debuted in 1990. less

The "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" was an emotional roller coaster. One moment you are being hypnotized by Carlton's hippy dance moves, and the next you're tearing up at Uncle Phil's lecture about adulthood to Will. ... more

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The Taylors

"Home Improvement" was great because it made us feel better for failing at all of our own DIY projects. The Taylors were fun and taught us the importance of only showing half of your face to your neighbor. It debuted in 1991.

"Home Improvement" was great because it made us feel better for failing at all of our own DIY projects. The Taylors were fun and taught us the importance of only showing half of your face to your neighbor. It

Because the Barones' children take a backseat in many "Everybody Loves Raymond" episodes, the show focused more on relationships between parents and in-laws. And it was glorious. The show debuted in 1996.

Because the Barones' children take a backseat in many "Everybody Loves Raymond" episodes, the show focused more on relationships between parents and in-laws. And it was glorious. The show debuted in 1996.

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The Bluths

"Arrested Development" teaches us we are not the only ones with strange, strange families. It debuted in 2003 and is the source of many Internet memes.

"Arrested Development" teaches us we are not the only ones with strange, strange families. It debuted in 2003 and is the source of many Internet memes.

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The Whites

It's safe to say, as "Breaking Bad" gears up for its final episode, that the White family may be the most dysfunctional in all of television. I guess we can't blame them. The show debuted in 2008.

It's safe to say, as "Breaking Bad" gears up for its final episode, that the White family may be the most dysfunctional in all of television. I guess we can't blame them. The show debuted in 2008.